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What Causes Painful Swelling In The Elbow?
Question: I have been achy and slow moving for a month or so. Now I haves raised bump on my elbow. I'm concerned it's a tumor
Brief Answer:
Elbow swelling has many possibilities,kindly provide more input .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Elbow swelling has many reasons from benign soft tissue lesions to other
tumors .
Kindly provide me more details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Body ache - duration , frequency , severity , aggravating , relieving factors .
2. Slow moving means difficult in walk , run , routine activities or else .
3. Bump - size , shape , soft or hard , duration , progress since appearance ,
elbow movements affected .
If possible & no objection kindly upload a high resolution photograph as an
attachment please .
4. Appetite , weight alterations .
5. Other systemic disease as diabetes or other .
6. Any history of fall or trauma noticed if any .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards .
Elbow swelling has many possibilities,kindly provide more input .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Elbow swelling has many reasons from benign soft tissue lesions to other
tumors .
Kindly provide me more details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Body ache - duration , frequency , severity , aggravating , relieving factors .
2. Slow moving means difficult in walk , run , routine activities or else .
3. Bump - size , shape , soft or hard , duration , progress since appearance ,
elbow movements affected .
If possible & no objection kindly upload a high resolution photograph as an
attachment please .
4. Appetite , weight alterations .
5. Other systemic disease as diabetes or other .
6. Any history of fall or trauma noticed if any .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards .
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